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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and dentistry: Updated news and information for dentists, dental teams

By Kevin Henry

With information changing by the hour, the DrBicuspid.com Editorial team will be keeping this page updated regularly with the latest news that is impacting the dental industry and dental practices.

March 15, 2020

Flossing, dental visits reduce perio disease bacteria

By Theresa Pablos

No surprises here: Good oral hygiene can reduce bacteria that contribute to periodontal disease. Researchers found people who flossed and recently visited the dentist had a lower presence of Treponema denticola, a prominent anaerobic periodontal pathogen.

March 15, 2020

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): What dental practitioners need to know

By Louis DePaola, DDS

In this article, Dr. Louis DePaola briefly addresses some of the frequently asked questions regarding the epidemiology, transmission, management, and the possible impact that COVID-19 may have on the practice of dentistry.

March 12, 2020

Ruhl wins international award for salivary research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has given its Distinguished Scientist Award in Salivary Research to Stefan Ruhl, DDS, PhD, a professor of oral biology from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in New York.

March 9, 2020

Week in Review: Shaming a flosser on social media | Dental assistant dishes on what it's like to work inside DSO | Vaping and oral microbiome

By Kevin Henry

March 6, 2020

Dental ER patients often get antibiotics, opioids

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians frequently prescribe antibiotics and opioids to patients who visit emergency rooms (ER) with nontraumatic dental problems, according to a new study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 5, 2020

Experts chime in on mask shortage, protocols during COVID-19 outbreak

By Kevin Henry

It is hard to know what impact the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease will continue to have over the days and weeks ahead, but dental professionals and all people need to know certain information to stay as safe as possible. DrBicuspid.com has compiled resources and statements on everything from proper mask usage to potential mask shortages.

March 3, 2020

Vaping changes oral microbiome, increases perio risk

By Tony Edwards

Vaping changes a user's oral microbiome and makes the mouth more prone to inflammation and periodontal disease, according to a new study by researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.

March 3, 2020

Patients got hepatitis, HIV from lax infection control, suit claims

By Melissa Busch

Three patients who claim they were infected with hepatitis C and HIV from dirty dental instruments are suing the public health clinics in Texas where they underwent procedures, according to a news report.

March 2, 2020

Week in Review: Patient trashes dental practice | Dentist loses license over infection control, behavior | Honoring Dental Excellence Award winners

By Kevin Henry

February 28, 2020

The impact of coronavirus on dental practitioners: Protecting your patients, practice, and the public

By Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Global emergencies such as the new coronavirus provide a trigger to review health and safety standards in our practices. Maintaining hygiene standards at all times is essential, writes Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH. Be aware of patients in poor respiratory health, follow protocols, and keep your practice virus-free, she advises.

February 12, 2020

Oral surgeon loses license to settle heart infection claims

By Melissa Busch

A New Jersey oral surgeon has agreed to a five-year license suspension to resolve allegations that lax infection-control practices at his office led to 15 patients contracting the bacterial heart infection endocarditis, including one who subsequently died.

February 4, 2020

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